Julio montague, a recent texas transplant to cincinnati, quickly falls for afroqueen during cyberchats on the internet. Why do you think the character of destiny was given that name. At his new school he meets romiette cappelle, an african girl who he has a growing liking for. Oct 10, 2008 listen to romiette and julio audiobook by sharon m. Website, romiette and julio is a young adult novel by sharon draper, published in 2001 by simon pulse. The novel begins with romiette having a nightmare and julio s first day of school. A tale of forbidden love with intentional references to shakespeares play, perhaps especially to its west side story incarnation, with a similar focus on issues of race and gangs. Many of the characters in drapers novel closely parallel those in shakespeares play. Romiette and julio mass market paperback may 1, 2001. This is the third time romiette and julio has been on the battle of the books list since i have been a coach. Ironically, julio s parents had fled texas because of gang pressure on their only son.
The leader of the gang that torments romiette and julio. Oct 10, 2015 does the electronic version of the book completely replace the paper version. Also the town makes fun of her and doesnt take them serious. When romi and julio talk online enough to realize they are going to the same school, they decide to meet for lunch one day.
Romiette and julio and millions of other books are available for instant access. Soon they find themselves haunted by the purpleclad shadows of the gang, and the fire and water of romiettes dream merge in ways more terrifying and ultimately more affirming than even destiny could have foreseen. It is about relationships, home life, school and the gang element adds the suspense. The reason him and his family moved from there was because of gangs. She uses suspense to keep the reader engaged throughout the novel. When the devildogs threaten to teach them a lesson, romiette and julio come up with a risky plan to escape from the gangs fearsome shadow. In their case, a dangerous gangs disapproval of their interracial relationship puts the two in mortal peril. As the book is read, students will identify words on the vocabulary list in the text. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. He soon discovers his soulmate is africanamerican romiette cappelle, who. Best of all, if after reading an e book, you buy a paper version of romiette and julio.
Listen to romiette and julio audiobook by sharon m. What do you think happens next in the lives of romiette. The characters of romiette and julio romiette cappelle. Draper star crossed lovers when romiette cappelle meets julio montague. Do you think their reaction is similar to the way most people would react. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Here is a short movie trailer as seen in the eyes of the studnets by. Plagued by constant dreams of drowning, romi searches for an understanding of her. Buy a cheap copy of romiette and julio book by sharon m. What is the theme of the story romiette and julio answers.
Its a book of romance and drama between a gang, romiette, and julio. Romiette and julio by sharon m draper fantastic fiction. Buy romiette and julio reprint by draper, sharon m. Julio montague a tall, strong, angry, hispanic 16 year old from corpus cristi, texas. His anger developed when he was forced to move from the. Romiette and julio meet and its love at first sight. Romiette and julio baltimore leadership school for young. Reproductions supplied by edrs are the best that can be made. A 16year old africanamerican girl, whos the daughter of lady brianna and cornell cappelle. What is the theme statement of romiette and julio answers.
It may be helpful to think of theme as a topic that comes up again and again. The intimidation by the gang ratchets up, however, once they discover that hispanic julio and romiette, who is black have fallen in love. But there are gangs in cincinnati and julio soon finds himself eyed by the devil dogs. Awards and recognition louisville free public library.
Destiny want to find love by using the scienific soulmate system. Buy romiette and julio by sharon m draper online at alibris. Ben watched him, put his book bag under his coat, and pretended to huff and sweat and roll. Her father, cornell, hosts a television show with his cohost nannette. May 01, 2001 buy romiette and julio reprint by draper, sharon m. When romiette cappelle and her best friend, destiny, decide to order the. Romiette is an africanamerican girl who ends up falling in love with julio who is of spanish descent. Soon they find themselves haunted by the purpleclad shadows of the gang, and the fire and water of romiette s dream merge in ways more terrifying and ultimately more affirming than even destiny could have foreseen. It seems the devildogs, a local gang, violently oppose the relationship of romiette and julio. Reproductions supplied by edrs are the best that can be.
Julio and his family moved from corpus christi, texas. When romiette cappelle and her best friend destiny, decide to order the scientific soul. The book also examines how gangs can gain power and take control. I decided to read this book because i really like love stories with suspense in them, and this story was a perfect match.
One of romiette s friends back when they were small children. Theres only one problem, romiette is african american, and julio is hispanic which doesnt go good with their parents. Dec 07, 2010 it seems the devildogs, a local gang, violently oppose the relationship of romiette and julio. Free romiette and julio study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Personal response romiette and julio are afraid to report the incident in london woods. After reading it for the 3rd time i still realize why middle school girls as well as boys like this story. Romiette, an africanamerican girl, and julio, a hispanic boy, discover that they attend the same high school after falling in love on the internet, but are harrassed by a gang whose members object to their interracial dating. It first begins when julio moves from texas to cincinnati to get away from gang violence. She is not interested in dating until she meets julio. All of the characters have unique voices and the writing style shifts according to the action. While it was wellwritten, i was not able to make as many texttoself connections due to the generation gap between myself and the characters in the story. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. She always messing up her words for other words that do not make sense.
To define vocabulary words from the text through the use of. Explain to students that a theme is a universal statement with which readers as well as characters can identify. When julio met romiette it was over a chat room on. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Draper star crossed lovers when romiette cappelle meets julio montague, she feels as though she has met the soul mate. I thoroughly enjoyed drapers mra book talk, but i could never have.
As shakespeare did in romeo and juliet, sharon draper uses the theme of destiny in romiette and julio. Free romiette and julio worksheets and literature unit for. Like shakespeares famous starcrossed lovers, romiette cappelle and julio montague face strong opposition to their budding romance. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Choose a passage from chapters 110 in romiette and julio that causes you to make a connection text to text, text to self, text to world. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. A book he had read from cover to cover several times about television and film making. A tall, africanamerican, longhaired teenager in the city of cincinnati. To define and use each vocabulary word in a sentence upon completion of. Sharon drapers romiette and julio is a wellcomposed storyline about two modernday teenagers. Unfortunately, the gangs in cincinnati are just as bad, especially the devildogs, a black gang at romiette and julio s school. Star crossed lovers when romiette cappelle meets julio montague, she feels as though she has met the soul mate who can rescue her from her recurring nightmare about.
The novel begins with romiette having a nightmare and julios first day of school. Julio, an angry 16 year old that recently moved from corpus cristi, texas is forced to attend a local high school which he hates a lot were romiette goes to school. In their case, it is because romiette is africanamerican and julio is hispanic, and the devildogs, a dangerous local gang, violently oppose their interracial relationship. Well in the book it was wierd because romiette and julios names are really close to the shakespears play romeo and juilet. After reading it for the 3rd time i still realize why middle school girls as well as boys. Romiette and julio is about a interracial relationship, that takes a turn for the worst.
Draper star crossed lovers when romiette cappelle meets julio montague, she feels as though she has met the soul mate who can. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Printed and bound in the united states of america 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1 the library of congress has cataloged the hardcover edition as follows. The plot updates the family feud between the capulets and montagues to reflect modern racial tensions between african. Romiette and julio is a young adult novel by sharon draper, published in 2001 by simon pulse. Drapers romiette and julio with the class or encourage students to read the book. Romiette and julio, by sharon draper, follows the starcrossed love of two modern teenagers. Romiette and julio welcome to the official site of sharon draper. Romiette and julio would be a wonderful curriculum tiein book, but it also stands alone as a firstrate novel about contemporary teens.
Romiette and julio book report by davita parris on prezi. When romiette cappelle meets julio montague, she feels as though she has. Romiette and julio questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on romiette and julio. Romiette and julio by sharon draper lesson plans and teaching resources romiette and julio a teacher describes her process and activities in comparing the novel to shakespeares romeo and juliet. In a second paragraph respond to the passage explaining your connection. The characters of romiette and julio by renita graham on prezi. What is the significance of the book romiette and julio. I hope that more people read this book because it shows an alternate ending for shakespeares original tale. Sixteen year old romiette romi cappelle is an african american teenager living in cincinatti, ohio. This book was awesome i felt like i was actually in the book but as a spy that no one can see. Romiette and julio would be a wonderful curriculum tiein book, but it also. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Romiette and julio study guide the following questions could be used for small group discussions, whole class discussions, or short answer written questions.
If you havent read this book before, you should because its a terrific book im saying this in my boring voice kadija 4152011. A fan of sharon drapers very attentive style of writing that doesnt stray away from the story at hand. This novel is about a hispanic teenager, julio montague, who moves from texas. Romiette and julio were kidnapped by the gang at school. It is an updated version of romeo and juliet by william shakespeare. Oct 24, 20 the conflict of this book was race, and gangs. In chapter 4, draper introduces the books second title character, julio.